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awrite i finally got a nova
its a 1.2 swing in red with 44,000 miles on the clock
overall it is in pretty good condition
a wee bit of rust on the bottom of the passenger door but thats about it
it does need a wash and a polish but that will get when it is dry
the plans are
wheels
cd player
overall tidy up
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with more pics to follow
peester
08-12-07, 08:00 PM
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0038.jpg
cool, get started.. youll get it lookin sweet
NovaLad
08-12-07, 08:02 PM
HAHAA Lovign the reg ''DFS''
Nice looking car them arch lips look good.
Got the same amount of milage as mine.
Oh my, that door does look a wee bit fudged lol other then that looks a good starting point TBH
vaughanmc
08-12-07, 11:10 PM
Good wee starter Craig!
Any help u need gives a shout, only down the road a bit lol :)
cheers fot the coments lads just gave it a wee tidy up today
the interour smells a lot fresher
more pictures
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0038.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0036.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0035.jpg
vaughanmc
09-12-07, 04:22 PM
New door?
Looks like an alrite wee starter though
Get some pics up of the engine bay and boot and arches etc :)
ill get a new pasenger door and ill take more picts tomorrow of the engine bay,arches and boot
vaughanmc
09-12-07, 04:52 PM
Ideal mate :)
might getting a back box soon
boyle_46
10-12-07, 07:43 PM
looks a good 1st car mate
cheers mate
im going to get my car ready for a mot before i do any modifications
saves spending lots of money on a car that isnt road worhy
also going to get it debaged and remove the side strips at the weekend
pictures to follow
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/moffatsnova.jpg
ma pal done this for me im quite pleased
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/moffatsnova2.jpg
thats my nova with no side strips and custom euro lights that my pal done for me
started on the car today
this how it looked this morning
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0057.jpg
the milage
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0058.jpg
inner boot arches
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0055.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0056.jpg
rear arches
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0054.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0053.jpg
strut tops
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0051.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0050.jpg
the engine
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0049.jpg
then got stuck into getting the car polished and debadged
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0063.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0065.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0064.jpg
me and my mates
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0061.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0060.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0059.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0066.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0067.jpg
then i only managed to debadge the left of the boot im going to do the other side tomorrow
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0068.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0062.jpg
andrew1988
15-12-07, 07:56 PM
Looks to be the same colour as mine. Got those wheels too....heres a pic if your interested http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t175/andrew2882/dsc00275ed5.jpg
got the vauxhall badge of and the side strips
the rear
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0070.jpg
the rubbish left behind
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0071.jpg
removed the blue bumper tape
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0069.jpg
mucking about with red electric tape to see what it looked liked, looked no bad but will get red bumper tape
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0075.jpg
this is what the side looks like the now
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0076.jpg
peester
17-12-07, 06:46 PM
gum wheelz at the ready... and more polish..
good progress dude
aye i havnt got a gum wheel
so i will have to peel it off with a hairdryer and a ruler
but will get there though
greg1.4
17-12-07, 07:10 PM
looking good craig. cant wait til vaughan, yourself and i have the novas on the road when we are 17...
peeling that glue stuff off the side of the car is a horrible job.soo boring but worth it in the end.
keep up the good work!:thumb:
Greg
aye i have only completed the drivers rear quarter with a ruler lol
but it does work
also got 4 days to work on her till xmas
vaughanmc
17-12-07, 09:55 PM
Should be good to see all the Novas back out and about!
Good progress mate - Nice to see your not spending the money on silly things yet :)
i havnt spent a penny yet
a little update
got a passenger door and spoiler coming soon
decided to do some work to the car today
pics
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0081.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0083.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0084.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0087.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0088.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0086.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0085.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0080.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0078.jpg
thats it for know
comments please
vaughanmc
23-12-07, 07:10 PM
Looking better than it did on the 1st page anyway :)
will need to continue using rubbing compond on the rest of the car only done the drivers side. also got my swing badge off.
went out this morning done some work removing the rest of the side strips on the drivers side
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0026.jpg
the drivers wing and the start of the door
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0031.jpg
started cleaning the rocker cover, it came it not to bad but will need to take the air filter off to finish it
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0027.jpg
and some more pictures
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0030.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0028.jpg
vaughanmc
28-12-07, 10:41 PM
Looking smarter now mate
aye im pleased with the results
heres some more pictures i took this morning of my new passenger door and my 4 mudflaps and mesh for grill.
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0059-1.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0061-1.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0073.jpg
then started to strip the inside of the new door so it can be sent away to be painted at a later date. then started on my own door which tbh i couldnt be bothered finishing. just need to remove the window winder to remove the door card. then took of the wing mirror.
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0062-1.jpg
then washed the mudflaps and started to fit them to the car, but then disaster, because the mudflaps arent new i accidentally split one of the front ones, so i only have the rears on at the moment.
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0065-1.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0064-1.jpg
then my dad cut out the slats in the grill and then insterted the mesh and cut to size.
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0082-1.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0088-1.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0093.jpg
vaughanmc
06-01-08, 06:36 PM
You would be better with new mudflaps in the long run
But shes lookin well :)
Can I suggest painting the mesh black?
if its not to wet or cold temorrow i might give her a polish
i fitted a badge to the grill so it doesnt need painted black but i would like it
vaughanmc
06-01-08, 08:34 PM
What badge did you put on it? :)
just a wee vauxhall badge i had lying about but it didnt look that good this morning so i took it but i will put it back on and take a pic for you vaughn
wee update
my spoiler came last night needs a good rub down but i dont need to that because i will send it ot a garage who would do everything including painting the door at the same time.
pics to follow
might also have some new wheels and a peco bb from vaughn but i need to find the noney first lol
vaughanmc
15-01-08, 10:54 PM
Aye no rush for the money mate, the wheels won't be going anywhere
They have your name on them :)
cheers vaughn ill let you know
right time for a update
some more pictures
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0095.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0096.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0102.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0104.jpg
the tail pipe fitted
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0115.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0116.jpg
my new hazard warning light switch
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0118.jpg
and my gsi spoiler (proper gm)
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0119.jpg
craig
vaughanmc
20-01-08, 09:04 PM
Get some work done and we'l comment :)
started rubing down the spoiler ready for painting
also got the hazards working again
pics to follow
wilson_sri
26-01-08, 05:55 PM
Is that a stick on halfords tail pipe?!
aye just for the know tbh looks better than a rusty standard tailpipe
right heres another wee update
my spoiler all rubbed down ready for painting
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0063-1.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0069-1.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0070-1.jpg
my new front mudflaps
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0071-1.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0072.jpg
also got some red bumper tape fitted earlier and i will get pics to follow
craig
vaughanmc
29-01-08, 09:45 PM
Buy new mudflaps lol
Good progress though
nah the mudflaps are mint under all that dirt lol but shes getting there now
update
i started to rub down the rear arches tonight to get them looking good as they are quite blistered with rust underneath
also got my PNG stickers applied
post pictures later on
here is some pictures with bumper tape fitted
before
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0082-2.jpg
after
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0081-1.jpg
and the rear headrests
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0084-1.jpg
16v Nova Kev
11-02-08, 07:09 PM
oh the memories my first nova was a 1.2 swing b reg flame red nice choice once you start to mod it you wont stop:)
may i ask why the bumper tape?
tbh the bumper tape finishes the car off
a wee update
tbh i cant really do alot to the nova because i dont have any parts etc
so i decided to sort out my rear arches but they warent that bad, i still decided to rub them down so i can have them repainted
pictures of arches
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0100.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0101-1.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0102-1.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0103.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0104-1.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0111.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0112.jpg
here is some pictures of the png stickers
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0110.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/IMAG0107.jpg
and thats it for now untill i buy some other bits and parts
next will be primer for the arches,spoiler and new door
tbh the bumper tape finishes the car offerrrrm how?? and wouldnt it have been better if it was the same colour and the right size and put on straight?
heres a list of all the things i need
1.GSI Streering Wheel
2.SRI/GSI clocks
3.14/15" alloys
4.lowered 60mm
5.back box
6.corsa intake system
and heres a list of things i need to do
1.underseal the underneath and iner arches
2.primer and paint door ,spoiler and arches
3.fix a rust spot in engine bay
4.rocker gasket
cheers craig
errrrm how?? and wouldnt it have been better if it was the same colour and the right size and put on straight?
its not proper bumper tape its pinstriping and i might take it off tbh
L33 LEG
14-02-08, 02:16 PM
i agree that tape does finish the bumpers off, however you should have got the thicker stuff. get them from most motor shops.
this thickness...
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i184/L33LEG/the%20nova%20project/nova221.jpg
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i184/L33LEG/the%20nova%20project/nova197.jpg
vaughanmc
14-02-08, 04:17 PM
Aye mate get the genuine stuff - Looks alot better than whats on :)
L33 LEG
14-02-08, 04:18 PM
mine isnt the genuine stuff but looks identical
vaughanmc
14-02-08, 04:19 PM
Aye my dad made sure we got the original stuff - Looks much better than no stripe at all :)
cheers for the comments lads
another wee update
the car is currently sitting on axle stands due to the fact that im painting and under sealing the car underneath.
If your going to be putting it into its MOT shortly, Id remove anything boy-racer-ish E.G the back box. Makes them look more for failure problems
it was a tail pipe and it has been taken off
but cheers for the advice banks
the undersealing is finished
the car had a cutting out problem but was sorted (not major)
vaughanmc
04-03-08, 09:57 PM
Keep us updated mate :)
wilson_sri
04-03-08, 11:13 PM
Good work. Iv got gsi window surrounds if you want some.
aye how much mate
and vaughn i will keep you updated
vaughanmc
05-03-08, 05:10 PM
Make sure and get her MOT'd as soon as possible - No point in the hard/fun work going to waste like
aye i will
i reckon its 80% ready for the road
ill keep everyone posted
might be getting a set of corsa gsi wheels
wilson_sri
06-03-08, 10:55 PM
aye how much mate
and vaughn i will keep you updated
Not sure mate, il need to get them off and check condition first! Also got a set of red front SR seats if your interested?
vaughanmc
07-03-08, 07:43 AM
Craig I'd take the interior if I was you :)
Not sure mate, il need to get them off and check condition first! Also got a set of red front SR seats if your interested?
nice how much for the seats mate
right had some change of plans for wheels
now going for calibra wheels (5 spoke)
also started to sand down and prime my tailgate grab handle as i have had an idea but not giving anything away at the moment though. :-)
right just going to smooth my grab handle and try and put a handle next to the drivers seat to open the boot but i will see
my dad got me a cd player (blaupunkt)
DW-Nova
15-03-08, 09:01 PM
To be honest mate i wouldnt worry about messing round with bumper tape, cd players and stickers at the moment, not being funny but the first things you should do is save up for some alloy wheels, tyres, suspension and brakes. you dont need to spend a fortune doing this either, you can get some fairly nice 15" alloys for ?350 to ?400 brand new, suspension is the same, you can get some bilstein dampers for around ?170 for all 4, couple this with some eibach springs or similar and your car will look and drive 100 times better, the same with some brakes, put some cavalier sri calipers or vectra v6 on, you'll be able to pick up a pair of decent second hand calipers for about ?40, plus some disks and perhaps braided hoses and you'll have a decent set up. Not meaning to diss your car mate but it really is best to get the basics sorted first and not mess about with stickers and stereos. good luck with the project.
i agree mate but the problem is insurance, its going to be a first car for me so cant really do much, i got a quote of ?1600 (3rd party fire and theft) so cant really be doing with alloys and that the now. im just going to get the nova looking really clean and maybe a set of mk2 nova sri steel wheels.
DW-Nova
16-03-08, 08:18 PM
Hi there, i am only 19 myself, i bought my nova as my first car when i was 17, it was a H reg 1.4 luxe, i had spax rsx coilovers, tsw apex r 15" alloys a sportex exhaust system, k&n air filter and a Cat 1 alarm/ immobiliser i had the insurance in my own name with zero no claims, the car kept on the street and i paid ?1434 tpft, postcode is GL14, your quote sounds very expensive to me, shop around a bit and i'm sure you'll find better, my insurance was with GSI insurance brokers and i thought that was expensive at the time.
vaughanmc
16-03-08, 10:26 PM
Keep up the good work mate - You decided what wheels you want ?
Corsa wheels or Calibra...or whatever else you have in mind lol
got an update
bought a gsi front bumper and gte rear bumper for 20pound
pics of front panel
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/26-03-08_1824.jpg really clean tbh
rear end pic of bumper off
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/26-03-08_1825.jpg
pics of gte rear bumper
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/26-03-08_1826.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/26-03-08_1827.jpg
and pics of the gsi front bumper
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/26-03-08_1828.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/26-03-08_1830.jpg
they need painting a know but i am going to do them grey.
lee coley
27-03-08, 09:13 AM
dont put the gte bumper on the rear,keep the mk2 rear
nah i like the mk1 back end with mk2 front end so im going to keep it
vaughanmc
27-03-08, 05:43 PM
I'd keep it all Mk2 mate - Will look silly
Would need a wrap-around spoiler as well etc etc and it would be pointless
ive had alot of thought about it and im going to keep the mk1 back end with a gsi spoiler
im keeping the gte rear bumper with the gsi spoiler and gsi front
im going to give the car a re-build after if been on hoilday so hers a list of stuff to be done
1. repair rear beam and paint red hammerite
2. find and fir anti-roll bars
3. find and fit 2.0litre brakes
3. find and fit lowered suspension
4. fit a corsa intake with a cone filter
5. fit rocker gasket
6. fit sump gasket
6. service engine
7. change oil
then take it for a m.o.t and if it passes this will be happening
1. find and fir either sri or gsi interior.
2. fit peco back box
3. fit mk1 sr clocks
4. fit and paint gte/gsi bumpers
6. find and fit gte/gsi skirts
7 .fit spoiler
8. fit (new) old skool mudflaps
9. fit gsi window surronds
and then i think it will be ready for me to drive
vaughanmc
02-04-08, 05:02 PM
Keep it up lad, will look good once you get everything sorted out
Glad to hear your front panels solid as well :)
heres another update
went to halfords today and bought a can of primer and two cans of stone chip. so to start off with my dad grinded down the front and rear panels.
first off the grinded down front panel
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/05-04-08_1756.jpg
the drivers sill needed grinded down
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/05-04-08_1757.jpg
rear panel grinded down
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/05-04-08_1759.jpg
they just need sprayed with the stone chip.
managed to get the drivers arch completed
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/05-04-08_1758.jpg
and the passengers side needs a skim of filler
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/05-04-08_1800.jpg
thats it for today
also painted my drums and callipers silver
vaughanmc
09-04-08, 11:00 PM
Keep the pics comin' lad
right i got the passenger side rear arch repaired and primered and also got my front and rear panels done with stone chips and the hole in the front repaired with filler. also done my sills black they are neading a second coat. will get pics later
vaughanmc
20-04-08, 05:20 PM
Get the pics up of these clocks and these new wheels :)
here you go vaughan:thumb:
the wheels fitted
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/21-04-08_0714.jpg
look really well, really impressed and still need centre caps
the exhaust fitted
gte rear
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/21-04-08_1856.jpg
standard rear
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/21-04-08_0727.jpg
clocks fitted
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/21-04-08_1855.jpg
and all working
and a video of the exhaust
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/th_21-04-08_0713.jpg (http://s249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/?action=view¤t=21-04-08_0713.flv)
cheers to vaughan:thumb: nice meeting you mate
thanks to dave for making the clocks they look really smart in my car.
dave:thumb:
standard mk2 bumper loosk the best.. alloys and clocks look top :thumb:
cheers mate standard going on tomorrow mate.
vaughanmc
21-04-08, 10:12 PM
I'd keep the standard back bumper to be honest mate :)
Looks good none the less
some new pictures and a crazy video
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/SNB201551024x768.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/SNB201521024x768.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/SNB201471024x768.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/SNB201461024x768.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/SNB201421024x768.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/SNB201371024x768.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/SNB201691024x768.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/th_SNB20174.jpg (http://s249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/?action=view¤t=SNB20174.flv)
vaughanmc
27-04-08, 04:10 PM
Aye the wheels suit it man needs lowered now though
I wouldn't be wheelspinning all the time though lol
General Baxter
27-04-08, 04:12 PM
chav tastic, maybe if it was wheel spinning due to sheer power id be impressed lol
well some bad luck.
the key for the doors, tailgate and ignition has snapped and the car has no petrol and cant be moved or even locked. the car is sitting in the way and it cant be moved.
and the good news.
started to paint my callipers red so as i could see them through the silver wheels. will get pics at a later date. and should have a new key by friday or saturday by the latest.
craig
vaughanmc
15-05-08, 06:30 PM
Aye lad wheres the progress been lol
Stop breaking things!! :)
right managed to get 2 keys cut for the nova put a little bit of petrol in, charged the battery and the first turn of the key it starts, although misfiring like a bitch. anyway i cleaned the plugs and the misfire went away then i moved the car to the top of the garden.
right the serious bit.
im now 16 and looking for a job to fund the nova but might have one by next month but my dad is confident the nova will be minted by the end of the year. he also said there is one thing letting the car down, the paint, so he said the best option is to get it re-sprayed. BUT REMEMBER this might not happen unless i get a job.
so heres the plans
two new wings
mk1 bonnet
any welding needed get done
im aiming for a professinal re-spray in the same colour or maybe white with the fanblades and bumpers in anthrencite.
so will there be more progress? - i hope so!
might aswell make a list of everything i need
gsi sideskirts
euro rear cluster
yaris rear wiper
red bumper tape
centre caps for fanbaldes (cavalier)
60mm lowering kit
anti roll bars
headlight protectors
sri or gsi interour
2 new wings
mk1 bonnet
gm/vauxhall/opel mudflaps (the old skool ones)
clear side repeaters
sri window surronds
the car shall be finished by april next year
then it will be time for sorting out brakes and engine etc
then m.o.t
NovaLad
19-05-08, 12:12 PM
might aswell make a list of everything i need
gsi sideskirts
euro rear cluster
yaris rear wiper
red bumper tape
centre caps for fanbaldes (cavalier)
60mm lowering kit
anti roll bars
headlight protectors
sri or gsi interour
2 new wings
mk1 bonnet
gm/vauxhall/opel mudflaps (the old skool ones)
clear side repeaters
sri window surronds
the car shall be finished by april next year
Could have all that done in a month mate.
Contact colinesmith@aol.com
cheers novalad need to wait unrill i get a job
i think i will have the bumpers painted antrencite the car either red or white and do the the wheels a dark grey or black.
vaughanmc
22-05-08, 10:30 AM
Aye I got my full suspension from Colin Smith - Hes a great man Craig
Give him your list and he'll get back to you no problem :)
big gra
22-05-08, 11:24 AM
just sent some money to colin smith aswell for a 60mm spring and shock kit, reasonable on price and postage. id love to go to his place and have a wonder around!!
update**
tomorrow the car is going to be getting stripped so i will get some pics of the days work.
my first photoshop. plan to get the nova looking like this.
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/novanewcopy.jpg
some more pics
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/SNB203561024x768.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/SNB203581024x768.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/SNB203631024x768.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/SNB203501024x768.jpg
eh well what can i say, really there was no need for me to strip the car down. it was just bordom. so put it back togeather.
now an update.
bought a corsa 1.2 spi air intake system and fitted it today.
primered my front gsi bumper and my original rear bumper
here are some pics from today
rear bumper primed
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/SNB20403640x480.jpg
front bumper primed
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/SNB20401640x480.jpg
corsa spi intake
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/SNB20398640x480.jpg
some pics my pal took of me spraying
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/SNB20391640x480.jpg
rust getting worse
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/SNB20393640x480.jpg
anotherhttp://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/SNB20397640x480.jpg engine bay pic
vaughanmc
21-06-08, 08:30 PM
No bad progress mate
Will look good all painted etc
Keep it up :)
cheers vaughan
it will be red bumpers grey wheels
should have a full blue/grey sri interour next week
just to show what the front bumper looked like
before
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/SNB203591024x768.jpg
after
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/SNB20401640x480.jpg
what it should look like when finished
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/novanewcopy.jpg
let me now what you think
craig
a video of exhaust with corsa spi intake
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/th_SNB20406.jpg (http://s249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/?action=view¤t=SNB20406.flv)
another update
i decided to paint my alloys a different colour. there wasnt enough rover hurricane grey left in halfords but i found, volvo dark grey.
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/SNB20457640x480.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/SNB20459640x480.jpg.
got the front bumper filled of any imperfections
and i fitted an induction kit.
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/SNB20460640x480.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/SNB20463640x480.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/SNB20462640x480.jpg.
then got bored and changed the colour of my mirror covers, to the same colour as the wheels.
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/SNB20456640x480.jpg
unother update there is a blue/grey sri interior fitted but need to get some pics.
a video of exhaust note with induction kit fitted
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/th_SNB20466.jpg (http://s249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/?action=view¤t=SNB20466.flv)
and i removed thehttp://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/SNB20454640x480.jpg bonnet badge
vaughanmc
01-07-08, 07:01 PM
Lookin good mate
Checked your Photobucket for more pics, looks good now
nah its no looking good its just getting there
sri interior pics
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/SNB20473Copy.jpghttp://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/SNB20472Copy.jpghttp://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/SNB20471Copy.jpghttp://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/SNB20470Copy.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/SNB20475Copy.jpg
NovaGuy1400SRi
01-07-08, 08:59 PM
interior looks alot better after i gave it a clean anyway, glad its in another car and not just cluttering my garage lol
speaker pods took a wee while to make up, i was going to put tweeters infront of the main speakers too, but never got round to it.
John.
vaughanmc
01-07-08, 10:06 PM
That interior looks far better mate :)
Will feel much better when u come to drive it as well
painted the bumpers today, will give them another coat at some point
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/05072008.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/05072008003.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/05072008002.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/05072008001.jpg
vaughanmc
05-07-08, 06:14 PM
Good few coats of paint mate and a good polish should see them shiney :)
NovaLad
05-07-08, 07:39 PM
You done that with rattle cans?
Will be interesting to see them laquered up and in the sun.
aye a done them with rattle cans
vaughanmc
16-07-08, 03:18 AM
Get more pics up mate, turning out to be a tidy car :)
some more pics.
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/SNB20512.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/SNB20504.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/SNB20503.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/SNB20502.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/SNB20554.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/SNB20555.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/SNB20552.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/SNB20517.jpg
and some new speakers which i mounted on the parcel shelf
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/SNB20505.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/SNB20530.jpg
vaughanmc
16-07-08, 07:22 PM
Looking good mate
Do you think it will be ready for the next meet - August sometime ?
See the Scotland section or General Chat :)
wow an air filter that big sucking in that much hot air must gain you -20bhp at least
vaughanmc
16-07-08, 07:27 PM
Link : http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?p=914372#post914372
a big thanks to jeeves and aaron for helping and im no sure vaughan, and do you still have them clocks out of a calibra?
the alternator keeps induction kit cold
vaughanmc
16-07-08, 07:51 PM
Not sure if I have those dials mate I'll look for them when I'm home :)
going to try and get it legal for a scottish meet
update**
got my gsi spoiler fitted needs a repaint
fitted black bumper tape
and got 6" speakers for door cards
vaughanmc
21-07-08, 01:31 AM
Update is pointless without pics lol
all try and put pics up mate
vaughanmc
21-07-08, 07:15 PM
Nice one mate, should look good with the black bumper stripe :)
some new pictures
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/SNB20572640x480.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/SNB20574640x480.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/SNB20577640x480.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/SNB20578640x480.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/SNB20580640x480.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/SNB20581640x480.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/SNB20583640x480.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/SNB20585640x480.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/SNB20588640x480.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/SNB20589640x480.jpg
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg228/moffat_photos/SNB20590640x480.jpg
Doesnt the air filter hit the bonnet?
vaughanmc
27-07-08, 10:01 PM
Shes looking well mate, get her legal for this meet :)
should have a set of gsi side skirts, frw interior bits, new set of wheels ans some stuff from vaughan
Whats going on with the white stuff on the spoiler?
thats kniffing putty to fill in the whole between tailgate and spoiler
Oh. Why? Shouls be a small gap, is from the factor.
lol cause i fitted my spoiler myself which has already fallen off
lol "no more nails" doesnt work then
lol hasnt for people before.. my mates came off on the motorway...
Welsh Dan
03-08-08, 11:32 AM
That exahust cutout looks awful. Make yourself a round template to draw and cut around :thumb:.
aye a might do that but dont think i can mount exhaust any higher than it is
Welsh Dan
03-08-08, 12:23 PM
No need to, just make the cutout not look like a bodge :p.
Like so:
http://www.xen0phobiak.f2s.com/novaload/moffat.jpg
All I did there was remove more bumper.
might just get a standard bumper and dont have a hole
Welsh Dan
03-08-08, 01:44 PM
Or use a mk1 item?
ive got a mk1 sr/gte rear bumper but dunno how it would look
Welsh Dan
03-08-08, 02:12 PM
A 'normal' MK1 one would probably suit best.
or just cut it out a bit more as per my PS :p.
aye all see what a can do. the gte bumper has the perfect exhaust hole for that bb
vaughanmc
07-08-08, 03:16 PM
When do you think you'll have the new alloys mate ? :)
no sure mate not in time for you visiting but hey you never know
decided on getting her resprayed
vaughanmc
09-08-08, 10:39 PM
Mate get it legal 1st, not worth the hassle getting it all painted for it to need new panels
you will see the paint when ye come up
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